12 Exercises and Foods That Will Naturally Increase Your Height

Posted on Aug 02, 2016

If you thought that there's no way to increase your height after puberty, you were wrong! Although it is considered that both men and women look more attractive when they are tall, a crucial thing about heights is self-confidence. However, here are some exercises and foods that could add a few more inches to your height!

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Sunlight

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If you are careful and expose your skin to the Sun only early in the morning and in the afternoon, you might increase your height because sunlight is the best source of vitamin D which is good for absorption of calcium in the body.

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Diet

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If you eat a good balance of vitamins, minerals, magnesium, iodine, and calcium in your diet, you already have a great chance to increase your height.

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Yoga

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Yoga exercises are based on stretching, so there are a few poses that can directly influence the growth hormone in the body.

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No Junk Food Allowed

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No cigarettes, no alcohol, and no junk food! All of these hinder circulation, fitness and above all, body growth.

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Water

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It's obvious that water is crucial for your survival since it cleanses the body of toxins and it builds the immune system. But what you didn't know is that this can have a positive effect on your height. Drinking more water can make you taller!

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Ashwagandha Powder

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This Indian plant influences the Human Growth Hormone (HCG) and makes you grow taller. Its minerals widen the bones. You should consume it for 45 days with warm milk before going to bed.

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Dairy

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All of these dairy products contain crucial elements for growth - proteins, calcium, and vitamins A, B, D and E.

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Eggs

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Eggs are the perfect source of proteins, calcium as well as vitamins D and B2. These are good for a healthy and strong constitution of bones in the whole body.

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Swimming

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While swimming, you exercise almost every muscle in your body, which is good for your bones. If you swim 5 hours a week, you can expect major results for sure!

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Hanging Leg Raise

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This exercise is based on spine extension. Just relax your upper body and hold your arms straight, then, pull your legs up. This will exercise your arms, shoulders, back and leg muscles.

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Squat Jumping

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This exercise stimulates the growth hormone. Simply jump upwards while you sit up from a squat. You'll stretch your spinal and calf muscles.

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Pelvic Shift

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The spine and lower hips are stretched during this exercise. Just lift your hips off the floor while pushing your feet into the ground and stay in that position for 30 seconds. Repeat it 3-4 times.